## Police Renew Appeals for Information on Wales’ Most Wanted
Law enforcement agencies across Wales are making renewed appeals to the public in their search for a number of individuals wanted in connection with an array of suspected offences. The details, released by Gwent, South Wales, Dyfed-Powys and North Wales Police, highlight the ongoing challenges faced by officers in tracing people believed to pose either an immediate risk to public safety or who have breached court and prison orders.
While forces frequently seek the public’s assistance via social media and partnerships with organisations such as Crimestoppers, not every individual on their list is included in public appeals – with officers often exhausting other investigative avenues first. Notably, the lists shared are not exhaustive. Some appeals remain visible online even after they are no longer active, and authorities have confirmed some individuals may no longer be actively sought.
For clarity, only appeals made public from 14 June 2025 onwards have been included in this latest summary. Gwent Police and Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed their appeals are current, whilst some entries from North Wales Police may reflect outdated information.
Leading the latest list is Justin Henshall, aged between 35 and 40, from Newport, wanted by Gwent Police. He has been recalled to custody, and Crimestoppers is offering up to £1,000 for information provided anonymously. Similarly, Thomas Saunders, aged 30 to 35 and also from Newport, is sought on a recall to prison. Both cases demonstrate the authorities’ focus on individuals who have failed to comply with court-imposed licence conditions.
The cases vary significantly in alleged offences. Sardi Hasani, 31, with reported links to Swansea, is also sought for breaching prison licence conditions, while Leigh Elston, 35, from Penpedairheol, was sentenced for possession of drugs with intent to supply and is being sought following a reported breach of release conditions. Russell Turner, convicted of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and assault of an emergency worker, failed to return to HMP Prescoed and is described as potentially risky if approached by the public.
Elsewhere, police are seeking individuals in relation to more violent and serious offences. Dean Mayze, 36, failed to appear at court on a grievous bodily harm charge, following an alleged assault in Abercrave involving a corrosive substance. Christopher Newman, 43, from Caerau, is wanted for alleged attempted murder after a serious assault. Both are considered dangerous, and the public are urged not to approach them under any circumstances.
The appeals extend to individuals accused of harassment, threats to kill, conspiracy to supply drugs, violent disorder, stalking, and other serious incidents across South Wales communities. Mustapha Farrah, 37, is wanted by South Wales Police in relation to allegations of harassment and threats; Daniel Barnett, 35, and Jordan Cook, 35, are being sought for alleged drug supply offences.
Routine breaches of court or prison orders underline the range of priorities for Welsh police. Leon Wells, 40, from Abertysswg, and Altaib Ahmad Altagani, 32, from Newport, are among those recalled to prison after absconding from court-imposed supervision following earlier sentences for drug and property offences. Public order matters feature as well, with individuals such as Christie Collins, 40, from Merthyr, and Stephen Howe, 48, from Merthyr Tydfil, being sought for assault and related offences.
Authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward, reassuring individuals that tips can be provided anonymously and, in some cases, rewards are available. Contact can be made via the police non-emergency number 101, quoting relevant reference numbers. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted in confidence at 0800 555 111. For higher-risk cases, such as sightings of those wanted for violence, members of the public are advised to call 999 and not approach the individuals concerned.
With Wales’ police forces maintaining a consistent appeal to the public, the challenges of monitoring and apprehending suspects—especially those with ties across regions—remain significant. The search for these individuals is ongoing, reflecting both the complexity of modern policing and the crucial role played by communities in ensuring public safety.
Anyone with details about the whereabouts of the listed individuals is strongly encouraged to contact authorities. The cooperation between police, local communities, and anonymous reporting services like Crimestoppers remains a vital component in supporting law enforcement and keeping communities across Wales safe.